Artillery and siege units are essential for breaking through enemy defenses and dealing area-of-effect damage. Cannons are versatile siege units, effective against buildings and groups of units. Falconets are lighter cannons, good for anti-personnel. Culverins are specialized anti-artillery units, crucial for winning artillery duels. Mortars are long-range siege units, excellent for destroying buildings from a safe distance. Unique artillery like the British Rocket or Ottoman Great Bombard offer immense destructive power. Always protect your artillery with infantry and cavalry, as they are vulnerable in close combat. Use them to soften up enemy defenses before an assault or to break enemy formations.
